The Iowa State Cyclones football is the football team at the Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. The team is currently coached by Paul Rhoads.
The Cyclones compete in the Big 12 Conference, and are currently a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) member of the NCAA. The Cyclones play their home games at Jack Trice Stadium, with a capacity of 55,000.
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